quartet

Meanings

• noun

  A group of four performers or musicians, especially in classical music.

  - "The quartet played Beethoven's String Quartet No. 15."
  - "The quartet consisted of two violinists, a viola player, and a cellist."

---

Synonyms

foursome , tetrad

---

Variants

List of all variants of quartet that leads to same result
quartet , quartets , quartette , quartettes , string quartet , string quartets , barbershop quartet

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Italian quattro, 'four'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first string quartet was written by Joseph Haydn in 1721.

2. The name of the famous quartet 'The Emerson Quartet' comes from its founder, cellist Paul Emerson.

3. The Kronos Quartet is known for its avant-garde repertoire and collaborations with various artists and composers.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. String Quartet: A quartet consisting of two violins, a viola, and a cello.

2. Woodwind Quartet: A quartet consisting of two oboes, a clarinet, and a bassoon.

3. Brass Quartet: A quartet consisting of two trumpets, a trombone, and a tuba.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Quartets have been an essential part of Western classical music since the 18th century. They have been formed by various combinations of instruments, such as string quartets, woodwind quartets, and brass quartets. Some famous quartets include the Guarneri Quartet, the Emerson Quartet, and the Kronos Quartet.

How to Memorize "quartet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of four musicians or performers.
   - Imagine a string quartet playing in a concert hall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the number four with the word quartet.
   - Think of a group of four musicians.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Quartet starts with Q, so remember: Q for Quartet, and four musicians.

---

Memorize "quartet" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize quartet is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.